383 is finally here. [PICS]
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From: Lake Norman NC
383 is finally here. [PICS]
I will be busy for the next month or so...better get the heater going and beers flowin..
Engine specs: 383 Stroker
Eagle Cast Crank
6" forged Eagle Rods
KB Pistons
AFR 195s with 68cc combustion chambers
This engine made 459hp at 5700rpm with a xe274, 1.5 roller rockers, and a RPM intake...I finally decided to go with a xe284, 1.6 roller rockers, and a Victor Jr. intake. HP numbers should go up slightly with peak HP coming in around 6300-6500rpm
Last edited by LFZ; Dec 16, 2004 at 09:48 PM.
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From: Not Correctly Restored Stingray Fla.
Originally Posted by Budman78
Finally some realistic 383 numbers and some damn good ones at that. Thanks for sharing.
Sounds like it'll run some good numbers. Keep us posted. 
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Originally Posted by nastee383
Nice! Golen was one of the builders I initially considered. How long did it take to get it?
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I c something wrong. Better send it to me while in crate.
Nice engine. That top end looks to good to wear valve covers. 
Hope to hear how it drives and how fast it goes.
Good luck. cardo0
Hope to hear how it drives and how fast it goes.
Good luck. cardo0
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Team Owner
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From: Lake Norman NC
Originally Posted by nastee383
Nice! Golen was one of the builders I initially considered. How long did it take to get it?
Last edited by LFZ; Dec 17, 2004 at 07:54 AM.
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From: Lake Norman NC
Originally Posted by GrandSportC3
I looked at their engines before and didn't buy there because I didn't want to spend that much money.....
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St. Jude Donor '03, '06, '17
Originally Posted by Redshark6974
their engines are pricey...but I hear nothing but good things from them with quality and service. I actually had the motor built for the specs i wanted..in which i wanted more HP on top, and wanted shift points to be around 6200-6300rpm. with the one on one personal attention from the owner of GH, I didn't mind to pay the extra for that type of service. Its good to have a relationship like that with your engine builder..almost like a psychiatrist or counsler or such..
Hopefully - I'll get my new engine soon...
